Receptionist - Oak Tree School

Job advert- We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and efficient School Receptionist for Oak Tree School based in Winnersh. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with reception and/or schools experience who enjoys the challenges of a fast-paced environment where every day is different.
- You must have the ability to be proactive, work effectively under pressure and have the confidence to manage a wide variety of people and situations independently. Excellent communication skills and experience of a school/business environment are essential.
- Have prior experience working as a Receptionist, ideally in a school setting.
- Possess excellent communication skills and thrive working in a fast-paced front of house post where the ability to multi-task and prioritise is key.
- Be a person who shares our vision and high expectations for our students and our school.

The successful applicant will have a welcoming and professional manner, must be articulate and presentable, approachable and willing to help. A calm manner and good sense of humour with the ability to work as part of team are also key attributes to succeed in this role. You will share our inclusive values of “opportunity, diversity and success for all” and you will have a willingness to develop your own practice in line with our ethos of continuous improvement.
- Our children and young people will have boundless potential so, at the heart of Oak Tree School’s provision, will be a rich and stimulating curriculum, specialist personal development education and targeted therapeutic programmes delivered by talented and specialist staff.
- Community, inclusion and respect are key Maiden Erlegh Trust values and they underpin our vision for Oak Tree School. As the project progresses, we will continue work with our partners and listen to parents and children to realise our vision. Only in this way can we meet the needs of every child and help each one to reach their potential.
- Being part of the Maiden Erlegh Trust also offers a range of career opportunities in its vibrant and successful schools. We are very happy to discuss flexible working arrangements including part-time working and job-sharing.- The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
- Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and staff. We are also committed to being ambitious for all and supporting everyone to reach their full potential. All employees of the Trust are expected to share these commitments. All posts require satisfactory employment checks and references and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All Leadership roles will require a Section 128 check.